FOOTBALL FACTS
Who introduced football in Uruguay?
The English Immigrants
Three main countries where immigrants came from
Spain, Italy, Russia
Fried dough eaten in rainy days
Tortas Fritas
A person who moves to another country to live there.
Immigrant
Name two things immigrants brought to Uruguay.
Food, traditions, languages or footbal
When and where was the First World Cup held?
In 1930 in Uruguay
Origin of "Pastel de Carne"
British Shepards Pie
Uruguayans love to walk along this place (usually taking their mate)
Rambla
This word means "the place where a person or tradition comes from."
Origin
Why did football become an important national symbol?
Why is football important during difficult times?
Beacuse it brings hope and entertainment
Food made by Swiss immigrants that live in Colonia
Dairy food (yoghurt, milk, cheese, butter)
The longest festival of its kind in the world.
Carnival
A word that means "people living together in the same place."
Community
surprise!
Mime a tradition
Name two reasons why football is important in Uruguay today
It brings people together, it is entertainment, it is part of the culture, it is part of the country's identity, many people play it, families enjoy it together.
What´s the origin of Murga? (nationality)
Spanish
Symbol of Uruguayan pride specially in sports
Garra Charrúa
This word means "something that represents a country or an idea."
Symbol
A very difficult one...
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